U.S. Senate to test support for ending Iraq war (today, Wed.)

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Source: reuters



U.S. Senate to test support for ending Iraq war

By Richard Cowan 2 hours, 31 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate will have a chance on Wednesday to show whether it wants President George W. Bush to start pulling combat troops from
Iraq or if it prefers to continue funding the war with few or no new restrictions.
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One of the Democratic amendments would pull combat troops out of Iraq by March 31, 2008. A smaller force would remain to do targeted counter-terrorism missions, help train Iraqi troops and protect U.S. personnel who stay behind.
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A second Democratic amendment gives Bush the war money he wants but calls for some troop withdrawals this year and a goal of completing the pullout by March 31. But unlike the plan Bush vetoed, the president could waive the withdrawal dates.

The White House on Tuesday refused to say whether that approach might be acceptable.

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